Raiders Ground Game Was Key to Victory on Sunday

In a tight 17-13 victory over the Denver Broncos, a major impact on why the Silver and Black won the ball game was due to running back Josh Jacobs.

"I know when I get into the rhythm because I start making extra little plays," Jacobs said. "Not only that, but everything kind of slows downs for me. I just kind of get in that zone."

Jacobs had 27 carries for 129 yards on Sunday. His longest rush on the day was a 19-yard gain.

"He's a great player and that's what great competitors do," Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow said.

"It's fun as a receiver to see – we just got on his back and let him go to work. Behind him, the offensive line gets a lot of credit. They were moving people and it's fun for receivers because it opens everything else up. And I feel like we're at our best when we can run the ball and Josh did a great job of establishing that."

The Silver and Black offensive line enjoyed blocking for Jacobs as well.

"To block for someone like Josh Jacobs, you got to love it as an offensive lineman because you know he's going to give you his all on every play," center Andre James said. "It makes it easy as an offensive lineman to the way he hits those holes sometimes. So we wouldn't want to block for someone else. Super proud of him and the way he came out and performed today."

Want to talk about this? Want to air your opinion about all things Las Vegas Raiders? Maybe you like to talk about other sports that aren't Silver and Black related? We got your back. Join our 100% FREE message board, a brand new option, when you CLICK RIGHT HERE.

Want the latest breaking Las Vegas Raiders news delivered straight to you? CLICK THE FOLLOW button at the top of the page. Don't miss any of the latest up to the second updates for your Las Vegas Raiders when you follow on Twitter @HondoCarpenter, @HikaruKudo1 @BaydounDarin